*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

noodles86

Start of Christmas @ Tesco??

System

anyone near a JTF they have 2.9kg tins of chocs [roses] for £12.99

since Ive moved im hoping to combine the half price offers with the £10 off spend for new customers when all the goodies are on offer nearer Christmas.I did this at the last address and got £50 worth of goodies for £15

Own_My_Own

CHRISSYG wrote: »

anyone near a JTF they have 2.9kg tins of chocs [roses] for £12.99

since Ive moved im hoping to combine the half price offers with the £10 off spend for new customers when all the goodies are on offer nearer Christmas.I did this at the last address and got £50 worth of goodies for £15

I am obviously nowhere near a JTF as I have no idea what one is.:rotfl:

kayandy_2

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I am obviously nowhere near a JTF as I have no idea what one is.:rotfl:

It's a huge wherehouse type shop you have to be a member to go in but they do some great christmas stuff and have great offers on though out the year my sisters mil works there

debndot

I just wanted to say I love reading this thread, all you guys are amazing.
It's lovely to read what your all up to, I can't really keep up as it moves so fast. Thanks to all who post their christmas bargains and ideas they are brilliant and so inspiring.
I have my ds first birthday in 11 days so sorting out party bits which is very exciting and I can't wait to spoil him rotten.
Then its back to trying to earn some pennies as the weathers going to change soon(not great for a gardening business) and budgeting for winter months and christmas of course.
Hugs to all that need them and thanks for providing a little escape from life even if it is only for a few minutes at a time.

MrsChristmas

noodles86 That photo excites me

I'm thinking that the tins of chocs are going to be my cheapest option for filling up some glass barrel sweet jars that I picked up in store 21 earlier on the week (they were buy one get one free) I also picked up a slightly larger one in Wilkos to for just over £5. All the jars are different sizes & should look nice when filled with 'candy' I'd like to do just red & green colours & candy canes but this may cost a small fortune?

Also picked up 3 more presents from the Argos clearance... an appwheel that was £7.99 down to £2.49, a WowWee Paper Jamz Guitar that was £9.97 down to £3.99 (this has excellent reviews and was really popular last Christmas so I am pleased but surprised at the massive price drop) this should be perfect for my little wannabe rock star & an arcade game for an Iphone/Ipod that was £14.99 down to £4.99. £32.95 worth of presents for £11.47 :T
I was really disappointed that I missed the Christmas in July on QVC but am hoping to set a reminder for this month. Got a bit of a Christmas fix though by watching American QVC clips on youtube. Some are 2-3 hrs long. I am SO jealous of the products they get over there & their enthusiasm for it. One day I hope to be able to rent a house & spend Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas out there... ...one day ~dreams~

nitnurse-not2

I have just been baking some banana muffins and decided to add some cinnamon.....
Smells so Christmassy:xmastree::santa2:

Only 128 days to go :j:j:j:j
xx

Trendyjenny

Popping in x having huge trouble Internet and laptop x will catch up later x big hugs everyone x

LalaGomay

MrsChristmas wrote: »

I am SO jealous of the products they get over there & their enthusiasm for it. One day I hope to be able to rent a house & spend Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas out there... ...one day ~dreams~

What a brilliant idea. :T
I totally need to do that now.

mandco

MrsChristmas wrote: »

Also picked up 3 more presents from the Argos clearance... an appwheel that was £7.99 down to £2.49, a WowWee Paper Jamz Guitar that was £9.97 down to £3.99 (this has excellent reviews and was really popular last Christmas so I am pleased but surprised at the massive price drop) this should be perfect for my little wannabe rock star & an arcade game for an Iphone/Ipod that was £14.99 down to £4.99. £32.95 worth of presents for £11.47 :T

john lewis have the paper jamz guitar straps down to £1 in the toy sale

pinknfluffy congrats on the business doing well
noodles no sign of the sweets at my local yet but def means xmas stock is on its way
nanamia great news for your dsil & friend.

sains have 180g packs of mini marshmallows white/white&pink at 2 for £1.50 which I thought was pretty good has anyone seen any cheaper? so picked some up for the xmas stash I will get round to making snowman soup this yr.